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Andrea

I have been a certified tightwad since I became pregnant with my first child and decided to find a way to stay home with him. I enjoy sharing my experiences in my journey back to financial health and planning for a future -- which will include sending 2 kids to college and early retirement.

Foot Love: How To Give Foot Rubs, Massages, and Pedicures

You don't have to be a pro to give someone a foot rub. You don't even need strong hands. Here's how to do it, plus tips for massaging a loved one's feet, and how to give someone a pedicure.

Dealing With Club Feet & Other Foot Deformities In Children

Thousands of children are born each year with limb deformities like club feet. I had a similar problem -- bowlegs. Here is some helpful info for parents whose children were born with foot deformities like these.

For Olympic Athletes, The Feet Make All The Difference

For Olympians, it's all about the feet. Here's why.

Fit Flops: Sandals That Will Make You More Fit?

Fit Flops are a new walking sandal designed to boost your fitness level as you walk. Do they really work? Find out here.

What Are Your Feet Telling You? How To Make Sense Of Foot Pain

Foot pain usually signals something more serious going on in your body. In the same way that foot acupressure points can be used to relax the body, the foot can also signal when the body has issues that needs to be addressed. Here's how to determine what your feet are telling you.

Foot Razors: What Ever Happened To Foot Scrapings & Callus Shavings With A Pedicure?

The first time I had my feet scraped with a foot razor during a pedicure, I was in Heaven. Ever since then, the main reason I would go back for pedicures was to get that foot scraping to smooth my calluses and heels. Then, foot razors became illegal!...

When Is It OK To Go Barefoot In Public?

Have you noticed that a lot of people are going barefoot in public these days? Apparently, celebrity feet are hot. Many celebs like Amy Grant, Brooke White, Gwen Stefani and Shakira -- to name a few -- have taken to performing on stage while barefoot. But what about people like you & me going barefoot? When it is okay? Is it actually healthy for you?

Before You Consider Bunion Surgery On Your Toes (…Been There, Done That!)

Do you need bunion surgery? Here are the leading factors that often cause bunions. Plus, what you can do to prevent a bunionectomy -- that uncomfortable surgery on your toes that also known as bunion surgery.